Wildfire near Fort Simpson scorches two cabins
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resource (ENR), two cabins were lost due to a wildfire near Fort Simpson over the weekend. One…
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Heat warning issued for areas of Beaufort Delta, Dehcho, Sahtú and South Slave
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for several communities across nearly all NWT regions. The communities affected are: Inuvik Fort McPherson Tsiigehtchic Norman Wells…
Community-driven caribou protection: Tuktut Nogait turns 25
Paulatuk is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the signing of Tuktut Nogait National Park. June 5 marks 25 years to the day that the park…
Slow start to NWT wildfire season likely to continue into June
Wildfire season in the NWT has had a slow start and will likely stay the same into June. So far in May, there has only…
GNWT seeks input on Bathurst caribou management plan
The GNWT’s Bathurst Caribou Advisory Committee is looking for input on their management plan. A draft of the committee’s management plan is ready and the…
Délı̨nę to host second ‘listening’ session on caribou conservation in Sahtú
The second of five public listening sessions on caribou conservation in the Sahtú will be next spring in Délı̨nę. The session’s central question is “What…
Tis’ the season for wolverines
A handful of wolverine sightings have been reported in Yellowknife. The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) confirmed three sightings, on Sunday, near Finlayson…
Gwich’in grand chief says he cannot imagine a future without caribou
"Our greatest concern is the caribou," says Ken Smith, grand chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council.
“Without the Porcupine caribou herd, you take out who we are as a people,” says Ken Smith, grand chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council. “That…
ENR warns of grizzly near Giant Mine site
The department of Environment and Natural Resources is warning residents of a large grizzly bear spotted near Vee Lake road. ENR is asking any residents…
Traditional Knowledge to be implemented into transboundary water agreement
The Northwest Territories and Alberta are in the process of establishing a traditional knowledge working group as part of the transboundary water agreement. This is…